Maria gracious in defeat
By Associated Press In Melbourne | China Daily | Updated: 2015-02-02 07:15
After more than a decade of losses to Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova is getting good at being gracious in defeat.
Saturday's final of the Australian Open demonstrated just how far the gap is between No 1 and No 2 following Sharapova's 16th loss in a row to Williams, 6-3, 7-6 (5) at Rod Laver Arena.
Five-time Grand Slam winner Sharapova said Williams' serves were so fast, it was hard to even make contact with the ball. Hence the American's 18 aces - one of them at 203 kph (126 mph).
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